U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Denny Richardson (left), Command Chief Master Sergeant of the New York Air National Guard; Chief Master Sgt. Lisa Perry, Colorado Command Senior Enlisted Leader; and Army Command Sgt. Maj. John Raines, Command Sergeant Major of the Army National Guard, provide answers to questions about military readiness and personal self-development from service members at the Joint Enlisted Leadership Conference in Detroit, Mich., Aug. 18, 2024. Service members had the opportunity to ask important questions about current topics in the military.

Motor City ’24 is a series of professional development conferences in Detroit constituting a significant investment in the leaders of the Michigan National Guard and the opportunity to network with military and defense leaders from across the globe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Dana Vermilye)